1. HCS Elementary Education Department
Literacy Update
HCS Elementary Education Department

2. The Literacy Pathway Focus
The focus of the literacy pathway include the following:
Deepen understanding of reading best practices among teachers and school administrators.
Create program structures so that there is consistency in instruction across the district to enhance student achievement.
Provide students with social and emotional learning opportunities
Provide classroom teachers with the necessary resources for whole and small group instruction. (Collaborative Classroom & Reading Pathway)
Develop a 3-Year implementation plan to build district capacity to sustain and support the literacy pathway focus across multiple years.

3. Implementation Plan
Classroom Teachers: May 2018: All K-5 teachers- Reading Pathway Training June 11-14, 2018: Collaborative Classroom Introductory Training July 25, 2018: New Hire Training (Reading Pathway & Collaborative Classroom) July 31-August 1, 2018: Collaborative Classroom Training August 27-September 14, 2018, October 29-December 7, 2018, February 4, 2109-March 15, 2019: Collaborative Classroom Training (Lesson Studies)

4. Implementation Plan
School Administrators: The training sessions (1/2 day with reading specialists) will focus on program elements, expectations, best practices, instructional components, learning walks, and collaborative schedules May 30, 2018 August 24, 2018 September 21, 2018 October 26, 2018 November 16, 2018 February 1, 2019 March 1, 2019

5. Implementation Plan
School Reading Coaches and District Curriculum Specialists: April 24, 2018: Virtual (Coaching Network Launch) June 7-9, 2018: Student Centered Coaching (District Curriculum Specialists Only) June 19-20, 2018: Collaborative Classroom Coaching Training ( District Curriculum Specialists Only) June 25-29, 2018: Coaching Academy Internship and Program Implementation August 21, 2018: Virtual (Supporting Collaborative Literacy)

6. Implementation Plan
School Reading Coaches and District Curriculum Specialists: August 23-24, 2018: Content Development & Implementation September 20-21, 2018: October 2, 2018: Virtual (Coaching K-2 teachers-Engaging in data analysis & grouping for small groups) October 23, 2018: Virtual (Coaching for Intentional Planning) October 25-26, 2018:

7. Implementation Plan
School Reading Coaches and District Curriculum Specialists: November 15-16, 2018: Content Development & Implementation January 15, 2019: Virtual (Coaching to Maximize Collaborative Literacy Instruction in the Winter and Spring) January 31-February 1, 2019: February 28- March 1, 2019:

8. Collaborative Classroom Purchase
The purchase of the Collaborative Classroom was made available through the following funds: ARI State Fund-$ 531, Elementary Education Department Fund-$357, Total Purchase-$ 888,891.00